Though it's a long trip through the narrow, dirty streets, the watchmen know the shortest route and crowds quickly part as they approach.
The keep is a large, stone edifice that forms a section of the city wall.
The party is kept waiting - under guard - in a room with benches while Cartha is taken away for questioning. This seems to take a long time.
Finally, you are summoned to a more elegant room with tapestries, depicting battles, on the walls. In many of the scenes, armies of orcs and goblins are defeated by humans in shining armor along with elves. Some of the elves are shooting lightning from their fingertips.
Sergeant Claudius, a bury fellow, is the man who explains things to you.
"Good evening! Sorry to keep you waiting, but we had to check out your story. Estaish has confirmed that you rescued him. He's resting now, and I don't blame him. He also confirmed that Lady Lucia Vorloi's murder was a Veiled Society hit, and that you are innocent of it.
Cartha Radu, the man you brought in, was apparently the man who ordered the hit. He is also guilty of numerous other crimes, not least of all treason against the Duke. He will be given a trial, and then no doubt he will be executed.
We have sent a large force to raid the Veiled Society hideout, but honestly, I doubt there will be anyone there by the time they reach it.
We will keep an eye out for Anton Radu and the others we know of, such as Akarios the red haired shipwright, and will arrest them if we can.
By the way, I understand that your friend Kynar will be freed tomorrow due to lack of evidence.
You have my thanks, and the Duke may choose to reward you. I've seen rewards of up to three hundred gold apiece for things that earn the Duke's favor. Further, if you need employment, my force could use the likes of you.
However, I must warn you that members of the Veiled Society may yet seek revenge for the capture of Cartha. It may be in your best interest to leave town, which you are of course free to do now.
Any questions?"